Coach: Kevin Leonard (second year)

Conference: KVAC; Class: B

Last year’s record: 13-4, lost in Western B quarterfinal.

Returning athletes: Seniors —  Kaitlyn DeBlois (C/Inf); Delanie Strout (C/OF), Ashley Kelley (OF), Angela Daigle (Inf), Cierra Hilliard (Inf), Alivia Bubier (OF), Maddie Green (DH); Juniors — Abby Robertson (P), Alana Hartford (OF/Inf), Briana Noniewicz (OF/Inf); Sophomore — Kassie Murch (Inf).

Key losses: Olivia Gilbert (C), Morgan Knowlton (OF).

Promising newcomers: Junior — Cassidy Bunker (C/OF); Sophomore — Hannah Chouinard (OF/Inf); Freshmen — Hannah DeBlois (F), Emily Swan (P).

Season outlook: The Hornets return an experienced group that reached the quarterfinals last year before losing to Yarmouth. DeBlois was a KVAC all-star and leads a seasoned team that could be a force one again.